Porterville Collegehttps://www.portervillecollege.edu
enOctober C.H.A.P. Talk Dives into Lost Civilizationshttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/1006-october-chap-talk-dives-lost-civilizations
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="lead">Porterville College’s Cultural Historical Awareness Program (C.H.A.P.) fall schedule continues Friday, Oct. 17 with “Between Atlantis and the Indus Valley: People, the Environment, and the Archaeology of Lost Civilizations” with PC Anthropology Professor, Dr. Robert Simpkins.</p>
<p>Some ‘lost civilizations’ have been rediscovered by archaeologists, some have remained elusive or perhaps never existed, and others have been revealed unexpectedly. In this presentation, Dr. Simpkins will discuss examples of these ‘lost civilizations’ and the debates over how, why, and even if they were “lost,” and the science behind reconstructing them through archaeological evidence.
The talk will take place from 7-8 p.m.in the PC Theater. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Parking permits will not be required for the event.</p>
<p>Don’t miss a special talk on Tuesday, Oct. 21 entitled, “Double Luck: Memoirs of a Chinese Orphan” with author, Lu Chi Fa (Gordon Lu). Mr. Lu will relate the struggles he encountered after being orphaned at the age of three, and how he held onto his dream of coming to the US as he was passed from one relative to another. The talk will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.in the PC Theater. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Please visit the front desk to obtain a parking permit for the event.</p>
<p>The Porterville College Cultural and Historical Awareness Program (CHAP) was organized in 2002 to enhance community awareness of certain important aspects of our society to which they may previously have had little or no exposure. For more information about C.H.A.P. call Richard Osborne at (559) 791-2298. Porterville College is located at 100 E. College Avenue in Porterville. For more information visit www.portervillecollege.edu or call (559) 791-2200.</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 20:28:38 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu2112 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/1006-october-chap-talk-dives-lost-civilizations#commentsPorterville College Art Exhibition: “Drawings of Ellen Milinich”https://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/1002-porterville-college-art-exhibition-%E2%80%9Cdrawings-ellen-milinich%E2%80%9D
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="img-polaroid pull-right" src="https://www.portervillecollege.edu/sites/portervillecollege.edu/files/styles/news_item_landscape/public/Millinich-portrait.jpg?itok=7SZWrxvR" width="300" height="400" alt="Millinich artwork: &quot;Portrait of Kristina&quot;" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="lead">The public is invited to see an exhibition of Drawings of Ellen Milinich at the Porterville College Art Gallery.</p>
<p>The exhibition runs from October 6 to October 23, 2014. The public is also invited to the artist lecture, which is on Monday, October 20th, from noon to 1pm in Room FA-103 of the Fine Arts Building.</p>
<p>Ellen Milinich’s brilliantly rendered charcoal portraits are a reflection of her ambitious goals for her works: for her intent, she says is “through interesting use of light, composition, and expression to demonstrate the sitter’s spiritual essence and when displayed give the viewer continual joy and delight.”</p>
<p>Milinich was a late bloomer in her art career, as she describes it: “Although I would periodically draw portraits, it wasn't until my children were grown that I had an "a-ha" moment and realized my talent was God-given, and that it was my purpose to pursue, strengthen and develop this talent…It has developed into a sustaining passion.”</p>
<p>Ellen Milinich has won numerous top awards with local venues and organizations such as Arts Visalia and Visalia Arts League. Her drawings are published in Magazines such as International Artist Magazine and American Artist Drawing Magazine. Her artwork is also published in two books Strokes of Genius—Best of Drawing: Fresh Perspectives and Art Journey: People (both are Northlight Books edited by Rachel Wolf).</p>
<p>Ellen Milinich now lives in Visalia, California but she grew up in Monterey, California, where her father taught art at the local community college and created "Little Man on Campus" cartoons. “Most of my artistic skills I attribute to being inherently created at birth.” She says, “In addition, I spent my childhood surrounded by art books and magazines, paint brushes, paints, and creative people. I have discovered my primary favorite media to be charcoal, my secondary, pastels.”</p>
<p>The light-filled drawings of Ellen Milinich are on exhibition from October 6 – 23rd at the Porterville College Art Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 12 to 2 pm and 4 to 6 pm. Her lecture on her work is open to the public and is on Monday at noon, October 20th, in Room FA-103 of the Fine Arts Building.</p>
<p>Be sure to contact the front desk in the Administration Building for a free temporary parking permit when you arrive to visit the show or come to the lecture.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:47:40 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu2108 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/1002-porterville-college-art-exhibition-%E2%80%9Cdrawings-ellen-milinich%E2%80%9D#commentsRegistration now open for Saturday S.M.A.R.T. Academyhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0930-registration-now-open-saturday-smart-academy
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Registration is now open for the Porterville College S.M.A.R.T. (Science, Mathematics and Resource Technology) Academy taking place Oct. 11, 18 and Nov 1. Give your kids (grades 3rd-6th) the opportunity to get hooked onto the wonderful world of science and math.</p>
<p>This hands-on science class will show the fun side of chemistry, math, and biology. Your young scientist will have lots of fun working on hands-on experiments that are a great way to learn more about science.</p>
<p>The following Saturday sessions are available:</p>
<p><strong>Session 1</strong> - Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.- Kitchen Chemistry: Chemistry is about the materials in the world and how they change. Learn about the chemicals in your home and what they can do.</p>
<p><strong>Session 2</strong> - Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.- Discover the Secret of Life!: Examine your own cells and view the nucleus where DNA is found. Extract DNA from cells, collect it in a test tube and see it with your own eyes and touch it, if you dare! Discover how DNA makes all life similar, yet each of us unique.</p>
<p><strong>Session 3</strong> - Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Spy Kids, Your Country Needs You: Can you decipher an encrypted message we intercepted from the enemy? Learn how to use math to create a secret code for messages that others can’t read.</p>
<p>Please be sure that your young scientist wears comfortable clothing and shoes. All sessions will take place in the Porterville College Science and Math Lab.</p>
<p>Cost is $35 for all three sessions or $15 per session (includes t-shirt and materials). A reduction in registration fees is made available through the generous donation of the Edison International STEM Scholarship.</p>
<p>Space is limited. Registration packets are available in the PC Business Office, 100 E. College Avenue. For more information call (559) 791-2492.</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:58:29 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu2102 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0930-registration-now-open-saturday-smart-academy#commentsPC Names Jeremy Parker Interim Women’s Basketball Head Coachhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0911-pc-names-jeremy-parker-interim-women%E2%80%99s-basketball-head-coach
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="img-polaroid pull-right" src="https://www.portervillecollege.edu/sites/portervillecollege.edu/files/styles/news_item_landscape/public/Jeremy%20Parker.jpg?itok=S9BJYnGg" width="171" height="262" alt="Interim Women&#039;s Basketball Coach, Jeremy Parker" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> Former member of Pirates’ 2000 state championship team transitions from the men’s basketball coaching staff.
The Porterville College women’s basketball team will be led by a new – yet familiar – face this season, as Jeremy Parker has accepted a one-season head coaching assignment.
Parker spent last season as the lead assistant for the PC men’s team under Rob Haynes. He was instrumental in helping develop four All-Central Valley Conference players and handling various duties for the program.
Parker, 35, is also PC graduate, playing for the school’s 1999-2000 state title team, before transferring on scholarship to Peru State College in Nebraska.
“Jeremy understands the mission of our institution and he motivates students to reach their full potential,” said PC athletic director Eric Mendoza.
“Our student-athletes on the team are excited to learn from his coaching style. He brings positive energy and his passion to help students grow is evident. Jeremy believes in teaching life lessons through basketball and I think our community will see that in the program.”
Parker inherits five returning players and welcomes 10 newcomers – including six coming from the PC volleyball team.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity,” Parker said.
“I’m encouraged by the turnout and the team’s willingness to work hard and buy-in to my philosophy. During these next few weeks, we’ll be testing their abilities as well as their commitment. Overall, I’m optimistic about the future and we look forward to a successful season.”
Parker, who also works as assistant athletic director at the Porterville Church of the Nazarene, is currently taking courses from Ashford University to complete his bachelor’s degree in sports and recreation management.
His first stint at PC was as an assistant from 2004-05. Parker, affectionately known as “Coach JP,” later worked for the Porterville High School boys’ program from 2008-2013 at various levels, including freshman and junior varsity head coach.
Haynes hired Parker last season, as they joined forces to coach at their alma mater.
“Jeremy is a hard worker – that’s the type of player he was and the type of coach he is,” Haynes said.
“He teaches the details of the game and the team will benefit from that. He’s great at scouting reports and breaking down opposing teams to their tendencies. He’s a student of the game. I expect the team to be fundamentally sound.”
In addition to graduating students and developing player growth, Parker said his goals include integrating the team into the community.
“Our team will be active with various outreach projects in Porterville,” he said.
“From visiting K-12 schools and volunteer work, it’s important that our student-athletes are young role models in the community. We hope the community will also support our team with improved attendance at home games. I think we will be an exciting team to root for.”
After “Pirate Madness 7” on Oct. 23, Parker and the women’s team will make their official debut on Nov. 7 at the Mission College Tournament in San Jose. </div></div></div>Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:02:56 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu1989 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0911-pc-names-jeremy-parker-interim-women%E2%80%99s-basketball-head-coach#commentsAchieving the Dream Selects Porterville Collegehttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0828-achieving-dream-selects-porterville-college
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> <p class="lead"><strong>Achieving the Dream Announces the Selection of Porterville College
for the National Community College Expansion of the Working Families Success Network
Strategy</strong></p>
<p> <em style="text-align: center">Porterville College commits to implementing the WFSN strategy
to support more low-income students and their families achieve their academic and
financial goals</em></p>
<p> Achieving the Dreamtoday announced anational community college
expansion of the Working Families Success Network (WFSN) strategy. Porterville
College is one of 16 community colleges in four states that will implement the
strategy &#8212; used at over 100 sites in the nation to help low-income individuals
and families achieve financial stability &#8212; to promote postsecondary completion
for students whose economic challenges can thwart their academic and career goals.</p>
<p>The WFSN strategy involvesintentionally integrating and sequencing
three distinct but related services:</p>
<ol>
<li> <strong>Education and employment advancement</strong>&#8212;education, job readiness,
training, and placement;</li>
<li> <strong>Income and work supports</strong>&#8212;access to student financial aid,
public benefits, tax credits, and free tax assistance; and</li>
<li> <strong>Financial services and asset building</strong>&#8212;financial education
and coaching linked to affordable products andservices to help families build self-sufficiency, stabilize their
finances, and become more economically competitive.</li>
</ol>
<p>“Porterville College is honored to have been selected as one
of four community colleges in California to participate in the Working Families
Success Network,” said Porterville College President, Dr. Rosa Flores-Carlson. “Porterville
College will work alongside our community partners to help low-income individuals
and families to achieve financial stability and to continue to promote postsecondary
completion for students who aren’t earning enough income to attend college. There
are several local and county agencies that offer specific services to the population,
it is important to identify, streamline and coordinate all the services in our community
in order to meet the needs of more students and families.&nbsp; By working together
as a community, we will be able to provide students with specific tools to enhance
their chances for a better life through education and financial stability,” said
Carlson.</p>
<p>This effort is supported with funding from the Annie E. Casey
Foundation, Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Lumina Foundation, MetLife Foundation,
and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.</p>
<p>“Our goal is to support students who have already taken a big
step toward their long-term financial success by addressing the short-term economic
challenges that can get in their way,” said Rosa Maria Castañeda, a senior associate
at the Annie E. Casey Foundation. “This expansion builds on the momentum behind
the Working Families Success Network strategy as well as the efforts of colleges
across the country to find smarter ways to help low-income students cross the finish
line.”</p>
<p>Through this work, Achieving the Dream seeks to demonstrate that
embedding the WFSN strategy in community college culture and systems can be cost
effective and improve student outcomes and financial stability. The goal is for
the intentional integration and sequencing of services &#8211; which evidence
suggests make a difference in whether a student thrives or languishes &#8211; to
become the routine way colleges support low-income students and their families.</p>
<p>&quot;Through the expansion of the WFSN strategy in community
colleges, we expect to learn more about the power of bundling or coupling services
needed by low-income students with family responsibilities,” said Carol Lincoln,
Senior Vice President of Achieving the Dream. &quot;Colleges that have pioneered
this strategy have seen increases of 10-15 percent in term-to-term retention. Since
financial challenges are the most frequently given reason students drop out, new&nbsp;
solutions are needed for helping students persist and complete credentials. WFSN
colleges will produce new lessons about the mix, intensity, and delivery of critical
services that can help close achievement gaps and keep students on pathways to
completion and careers.&quot;</p>
<p>The four state partner organizations and 16 collegesselected
for the national community college expansion of the WFSN strategy are:</p>
<table class="table table-condensed table-striped">
<tr>
<th>Arkansas Consortium</th>
<th>California Consortium</th>
<th>Virginia Consortium</th>
<th>Washington Consortium</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arkansas Association of<br>
Two-Year Colleges</td>
<td>California Community<br>
Colleges Chancellor’s Office</td>
<td>Virginia Community<br>
College System</td>
<td>The Washington State<br>
Board for Community and Technical Colleges</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>College of the Ouachitas (Malvern, Ark.)</td>
<td>Cabrillo College (Aptos, Calif.)</td>
<td>Danville Community College (Danville, Va.)</td>
<td>Big Bend Community<br>
College (Moses Lake, Wash.)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>East Arkansas Community College (Forrest City, Ark.)</td>
<td>Cañada College (Redwood City, Calif.)</td>
<td>Eastern Shore Community College (Melfa, Va.)</td>
<td>Clark College (Vancouver, Wash.)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>North Arkansas College (Harrison, Ark.)</td>
<td><strong>Porterville College (Porterville, Calif.)
</strong></td>
<td>Northern Virginia Community College (Annandale, Va.)</td>
<td>Highline College (Des Moines, Wash.)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (Helena-West Helena, Ark.)</td>
<td>Skyline College<br>
(San Bruno, Calif.)</td>
<td> Patrick Henry Community College (Martinsville, Va.) </td>
<td> Walla Walla Community College (Walla Walla, Wash.) </td>
</tr>
</table>
<p>For more information about the national community college expansion
of the WFSN strategy, please visit <a
href="http://www.achievingthedream.org/resources/initiatives/working-families-success-network">www.achievingthedream.org/resources/initiatives/working-families-success-network.</a></p>
<p>For more information about the Working Families Success Network,
please visit <a href="http://www.workingfamiliessuccess.org/">www.workingfamiliessuccess.org.</a></p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 28 Aug 2014 22:54:20 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu1961 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0828-achieving-dream-selects-porterville-college#commentsJ.E.C. Center Offering Free Public Workshopshttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0827-jec-center-offering-free-public-workshops
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="img-polaroid pull-right" src="https://www.portervillecollege.edu/sites/portervillecollege.edu/files/styles/news_item_landscape/public/JEC.jpg?itok=5iLZ90Y3" width="400" height="300" alt="JEC Center" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Porterville College Job, Entrepreneur, and Career (J.E.C.)
Center invites the public to attend their free workshops at Porterville
College.</p>
<p>The J.E.C. Center at Porterville College provides
personalized services and programs. Whether you need help choosing major,
exploring careers, starting your own business, or developing a resume, J.E.C.
staff is here to help you make the necessary preparations to achieve your goals
and to ensure a successful transition from academic life to the working world.</p>
<p>Upcoming workshops include:</p>
<ul>
<li> Sept. 2- “CTE Job, Entrepreneur, and Career
Readiness,” 8 - 9 a.m. in SM102 (Forum) with J.E.C. Job Development Specialist,
Martha Lozano.</li>
<li> Sept. 8- “Financial Literacy: Banking 101 (Bank
On It),” 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in CA-4 (PC Theater) with Finance and Thrift’s
Tom Zarate.</li>
<li> Sept. 15- “Business Plan Basics,” 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. in CA-4 (PC Theater) with Jay R. Thompson from the California State
University Bakersfield, Small Business Development Center.</li>
<li> Sept. 15- “CTE Job, Entrepreneur, and Career
Readiness,” 4-5 p.m. in SM102 (Forum) with J.E.C. Job Development Specialist,
Martha Lozano.</li>
<li> Sept. 22- “Earn While Learning Through Apprenticeships,”
4-5 p.m. in SM102 (Forum) with J.E.C. Job Development Specialist, Martha
Lozano.</li>
<li> Sept. 29- “Resume Hero and Career Readiness,” 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. in Computer Commons A (Forum) with J.E.C. Job Development
Specialist, Martha Lozano.</li>
</ul>
<p>More workshops will be offered throughout the fall semester.</p>
<p>Workshops are FREE and open to the public. To RSVP for a workshop
call Job Development Specialist Martha Lozano at (559) 791-2216. The J.E.C.
Center is open Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 12
p.m.</p>
<p>Porterville College is located at 100 East College Avenue in
Porterville off Highway 190 in Porterville. For more information call (559) 791-2216. </p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:44:38 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu2038 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0827-jec-center-offering-free-public-workshops#commentsPC and Employment Connection to hold Job Fair; vendors wantedhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0728-pc-and-employment-connection-hold-job-fair-vendors-wanted
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="p1"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">Porterville College in conjunction with Employment Connection is looking for businesses who are hiring for the Second Annual Job Fair on Tuesday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Porterville College Gymnasium, 100 East College Avenue in Porterville.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2">Single booths are available at no charge. Setup is at 8 a.m. Priority service will be observed from 9-9:30 a.m. for Veterans. If you are a business owner who is hiring or a human resources representative and are interested in being part of this event please call 788-1400 or email <a href="mailto:Rudy.Roman@edd.ca.gov"><span class="s2">Rudy.Roman@edd.ca.gov</span></a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">The free event is open to the public. For more information call (559) 788-1400 or visit www.portervillecollege.edu.&nbsp;</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:36:41 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu1870 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0728-pc-and-employment-connection-hold-job-fair-vendors-wanted#commentsPC Spring 2014 Community Education Schedulehttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0728-pc-spring-2014-community-education-schedule
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="p1"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">Don’t miss out! There is still time to register for a Porterville College Community Education course. Community Education courses are designed to meet the needs of the community. These non-credit courses are designed to provide learning and enjoyment in a friendly, worry-free environment at a reasonable cost.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2">Current spring offerings include: Exercise for the Community, Community Ceramics, EMT Refresher, Fireline Safety for Hired Vendors, Notary Public and Zumba. Pre-registration is required for all classes.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">Exercise for the Community takes place Jan. 21 through May 14 on Mondays through Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. and 8-9 a.m. in Rm. FIT 751 in the Fitness Center. Cost is $80 per person. Join at any time. Cost of class is not pro-rated.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">Community Ceramics includes the techniques in hand-building, slab-building and wheel throwing. Class starts Feb. 4 and runs through the May. 8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. Cost: $60. Supplies not included (please bring bag of clay to class).Clay available at the PC Bookstore.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">EMT Refresher will take place Feb. 21, 28, March 7 and 14 on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room. HC 2021. Cost is $185 for the Four-day Refresher course (24 hours); $50 for the One Day Refresher course (8 hours); $80 for the Two Day Refresher course (16 hours); $110 for the Three Day Refresher Course (skills not included) and $80 for the Skills Day alone. Textbook not required, but highly recommended: “Essentials of Emergency Care, A Refresher for the Practicing EMT-B”, Third Edition. The EMT Refresher course is designed for students who possess a current EMT-B card and who need to complete 24 hours of continuing education and sit for the competency-based written and skills certification examination in accordance with the standards of the California State and Health Code, Title 22. Students should possess a current EMT-B card. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion with 24 Continuing Education Units.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">Fireline Safety for Hired Vendors will take place March 1, March 29, and April 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the PC Forum. Cost: $70 per person. The PC Fire Technology Department, the U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE will offer this one-day training that is required annually for operators of privately-owned equipment used to respond to active wild land fires. Pre-registration/payment required.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">Notary Public will take place on April 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in AC 105. Cost is $70. You will also need to bring a $40 check or money order to class made payable to “Secretary of State.”&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p1">Zumba allows you to get fit while having fun. Zumba sessions will take place each month of the semester from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $20 per session. Sign up now for the February session.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p1">Register for classes in the Porterville College Business Office during business hours. For more information on Community Education Classes call 791-2492 or visit <a href="http://www.portervillecollege.edu/community-education/community-ed-classes"><span class="s1">www.portervillecollege.edu</span>/community-education/community-ed-classes</a>.&nbsp;</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:13:06 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu1865 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0728-pc-spring-2014-community-education-schedule#commentsPorterville College and U.S. Bank to Offer Combined Campus ID and Prepaid Mastercardhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0728-porterville-college-and-us-bank-offer-combined-campus-id-and-prepaid-mastercard
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img class="img-polaroid pull-right" src="https://www.portervillecollege.edu/sites/portervillecollege.edu/files/styles/news_item_landscape/public/onecard.png?itok=VbE-29SH" width="200" height="213" alt="USBank OneCard" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="p1">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">&nbsp;</span>This month, Porterville College will partner with U.S. Bank to introduce a new campus ID called the OneCard— Porterville’s official ID Card.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">The OneCard combines the student ID with a prepaid Debit MasterCard. It is designed as a smart solution to managing college expenses and it will speed up the financial aid refund process beginning this spring.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">Students will begin receiving their cards in the mail in later this month through February. Once they receive their card, they can choose to register it online through a secure link from Porterville College’s website.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">With the OneCard, students can pay for copy/print services on campus, access materials from local and state library resources and use it as their official college ID whenever requested.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">Students electing to activate a prepaid MasterCard account with their OneCard pay no enrollment or monthly fees. Funds can be added to the account from one or multiple sources, such as a parent, employer or financial aid office, at no cost. Cardholders can also withdraw funds from the account for free at any U.S. Bank or MoneyPass-branded ATM located on campus or nationwide. Online and mobile tools are available for cardholders to stay easily informed and in control of their finances.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">For more information visit www.portervillecollege.edu/onecard.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">About U.S. Bank&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $361 billion in assets as of Sept. 30, 2013, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the 5th largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 3,088 banking offices in 25 states and 4,937 ATMs and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.&nbsp;</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 17:58:41 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu1863 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0728-porterville-college-and-us-bank-offer-combined-campus-id-and-prepaid-mastercard#commentsPC opens registration for S.M.A.R.T. Lab summer programhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0509-pc-opens-registration-smart-lab-summer-program
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<p class="p2"><span class="s1">&nbsp;</span>Registration is now open for Porterville College Foundation’s S.M.A.R.T. Lab (Science, Mathematics and Resource Technology) program. Multiple three day sessions are being offered this summer: June 2-5 or 9-12, July 7-10 or 28-31. Don’t miss out on these fun-filled sessions focusing on life, physical and earth science for kids, grades 4th-6th.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2"><b>June Sessions (June 2-5 or 9-12, 2014)&nbsp;</b></p>
<p class="p2">June sessions will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is only $20 and includes breakfast, lunch, T-shirt, materials, workbook, and textbook of student’s choice. A reduction in registration is available through the generous donation of the Edison International STEM Scholarship.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2"><b>July Sessions (July 7-10 or 28-31, 2014)&nbsp;</b></p>
<p class="p2">July sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost is only $20 and includes mid-morning snack, T-shirt, materials, workbook, and textbook of student’s choice. A reduction in registration is available through the generous donation of the Edison International STEM Scholarship.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p2">Space is limited. Register today in the PC Business Office, 100 E. College Avenue. For more information call (559) 791-2319 or email cbodine@portervillecollege.edu.&nbsp;</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 09 May 2014 18:54:48 +0000rmorgan@portervillecollege.edu1875 at https://www.portervillecollege.eduhttps://www.portervillecollege.edu/news/2014/0509-pc-opens-registration-smart-lab-summer-program#comments